CVE-2005-0972

Name: CVE-2005-0972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.4

Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/185702US Government Resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/185702US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0972?

Integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

How severe is CVE-2005-0972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0972?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0972?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST